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Author: Alissa Spangler

‘Just a flea bite’: Canyon man loses home, business in Hungate Fire

May 17, 2026Alissa Spangler

A Canyon man lost his home and business in the Hungate Fire — but says it’s “just a flea bite” compared to what he’s already survived. NewsChannel 10’s Alissa Spangler has his story.

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10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says

May 17, 2026google-search-news

Officials in Austin, Texas, say two people are in custody and a third suspect was being sought in at least 10 random shootings that left four people hurt in the city over the weekend. Authorities…

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What to know about joint US-Nigeria operation that killed a senior militant leader

May 16, 2026google-search-news

President Donald Trump says a joint U.S. and Nigerian operation has killed a top Islamic State leader in Nigeria. The mission targeted Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, a key figure in the Islamic State West…

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Ex-Sinaloa security chief is first of 10 indicted Mexican officials to surrender to US authorities

May 16, 2026google-search-news

The former secretary of public security for Mexico’s Sinaloa state has appeared in a U.S. court days after his arrest in Arizona on charges he and other officials took bribes to help the Sinaloa…

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Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak

May 16, 2026google-search-news

Canadian officials have reported that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has a “presumptive positive” test result. Confirmation from the National…

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Railroad Trestle Engulfed In Flames During Texas Panhandle Fire

May 16, 2026Dallas Express

Wildfires raging in the Panhandle have destroyed a railroad trestle, scorched thousands of acres of land, and damaged multiple structures.

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Seventh Inning Rally Sends the #6 Lady Buffs to the Regional Finals

May 16, 2026West Texas A&M University Athletics

The #6 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M overcame a two run deficit in the top of the seventh inning on Friday night as they scored five runs in the frame to claim a 9-6 victory over the #16 Angelo State Rambelles at Schaeffer Park in Canyon, Texas.

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BNSF Plainview Subdivision out of service after bridge loss; trains rerouted

May 15, 2026Aby Molina

Flames from a fast-moving wildfire tore through a railroad trestle bridge outside the Canyon city limits, causing part of the bridge to collapse and prompting e

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Iconic Texas railroad bridge collapses into flames amid wildfire

May 15, 2026Ahmed Humble

Fast-moving fires burned more than 14,000 acres across the Texas Panhandle.

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Wildfires burn more than 14,000 acres near Canyon, Texas

May 15, 2026khou.com

Lightning sparked a fire near Canyon, Texas, that grew to over 14,000 acres and destroyed homes. Winds near 40 mph are making it hard for crews.

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